Description

Dr. Belinda George is proudly serving her second year as Principal of Homer Drive Elementary in Beaumont, TX. She is currently serving on the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Programs and Services Committee at the local and state level. Belinda is also internationally known for reading to her scholars online via Facebook Live, which she has coined as “Tucked in Tuesdays”. During her first year as principal, she made home visits to over 10% of her scholars.  Dr. George does this to form relationships beyond the four walls.  Her campus serves a student body of 94% economically disadvantaged. She is passionate and her love for kids drives her decisions and culture of her campus.

On This Episode:

• Belinda shares what inspired her to become the leader she has.
• Hear how Belinda is connecting with students in the pandemic.
• Learn how Belinda is leveraging TikTok with #TuckedInTuesdays.
• Kevin and Belinda discuss the roadblocks that hold back campus leaders.

Key Takeaways:

1. You have to give beyond the four walls.
2. Constantly learning about technology is the only way you’re going to survive change.
3. The principal has the power to move the campus.

Tweetable Quotes:

• “The power of connections can actually go through a screen.”

Dr. Belinda George:

• TikTok: TuckedInTuesdays
• facebook.com/Fixwhatisbroken
• @tuckedIntuesday
• instagram.com/BCGK55

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